U.S., Feb. 14 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT06259539) titled 'A YouTube Curriculum for Children With Autism and Obesity' on Feb. 6.
Brief Summary: Parents as primary caregivers play an important role in shaping children's mealtime and eating behaviors; and in preventing weight gain. Conventionally, in-person, parent-implemented treatments have worked well for children with autism, however, post-COVID-19 pandemic there is a need for virtual, evidence-based training for parents to improve nutrition in children with autism and weight issues. This study aims to: a) increase self-efficacy among parents of children with autism and overweight or obesity to feed their children a healthy diet, b) impro...